The Space Between is a podcast for people who know there is more to life, but aren’t sure how to get there. Hosted by Sean McClellan, the show explores personal growth, finding purpose, personal development, self discovery, finding clarity, and personal transformation for people navigating life transitions and ready to stop living on autopilot. If you’re feeling stuck in life, questioning your direction, searching for meaning, or wondering what your next chapter looks like, you’re in the right place. Each episode explores purpose, identity, faith, confidence, courage, and the challenges that keep us from moving forward. You’ll discover practical insights to help you get unstuck, rediscover yourself, find direction, and become the person you were created to be. Whether you’re considering reinvention after 40, experiencing a midlife transformation, or simply feeling called toward something more, The Space Between will challenge you to stop letting fear control you!
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October 16, 202612 min
Make Them Love It First… and They’ll Pay for the Value
Motivation: Stop Selling. Start Creating Something People Can’t Stop Talking About. Too many people focus on the sale before they’ve created something worth falling in love with. The truth is simple: people rarely buy because they’re pressured. They buy because they’re convinced. When your message solves a real problem, when your service creates a genuine transformation, and when your audience feels seen, heard, and understood, price becomes a secondary conversation. Value takes center stage. Don’t obsess over closing more deals. Obsess over serving people so well that they can’t imagine not working with you. Build trust before you ask for a transaction. Create an experience that people remember long after the purchase. Revenue is often the byproduct of remarkable value. Make your audience love what you do because it changes something in their lives, not because your sales pitch is clever. When people believe in the transformation you provide, paying isn’t the hurdle. Finding a way to be part of it becomes the priority. linkwithsean.com
October 14, 202613 min
One Bad Decision Can Cost You More Than Money
Motivation: Not Everyone Who Smiles at You Wants the Best for You. When you’re excited about a dream, your guard naturally comes down. You want to believe the promises. The shortcuts. The guarantees. The person who says they can get you there faster. But here’s a hard truth: not everyone in your corner is on your team. One bad decision can cost you money, time, confidence, and momentum. Worse, it can convince you that your dream wasn’t worth pursuing when, in reality, you simply trusted the wrong voice. That’s why discernment is just as important as determination. Ask questions. Do your homework. Seek wise counsel. Look for people whose actions match their words and whose character matters more than their marketing. Don’t let one painful experience keep you from your purpose. Learn the lesson, make the adjustment, and keep moving forward. Your message is too important to place in the hands of someone who values your wallet more than your calling. Protect your purpose as carefully as you pursue it. linkwithsean.com
October 12, 20269 min
Dreams Don’t Grow Like Weeds. They Grow Where You Water Them.
Motivation: Your Purpose Needs a Garden, Not Good Intentions. Walk outside and you’ll notice something interesting. Weeds don’t ask for permission. They don’t need encouragement. They don’t require attention. Left alone, they take over. Dreams are different. Purpose doesn’t grow by accident. It grows through intention. It grows when you invest your time, protect your mindset, learn new skills, and keep showing up even when progress is slow. The same is true in life. Negativity, fear, excuses, and comfort will flourish if you ignore them. But your calling? Your message? Your potential? Those require daily care. What are you watering today? If you spend more time feeding your doubts than your dreams, don’t be surprised when weeds fill the space where purpose was meant to bloom. The harvest you experience tomorrow depends on what you cultivate today. Pull the weeds. Water the vision. Stay faithful to the process. One day you’ll look back and realize your purpose didn’t appear overnight. It grew because you never stopped tending the garden. linkwithsean.com
October 9, 202611 min
Motivation: Podcasts Are About One Thing… Human Connection
Motivation: Your Podcast Isn’t About Perfect Content. It’s About Human Connection. At their core, podcasts have never been about microphones, downloads, algorithms, or fancy editing. They’re about connection. Every person longs to be seen, heard, understood, and reminded they aren’t walking through life alone. That’s why stories matter. That’s why voices matter. That’s why your message matters. People don’t connect with perfection. They connect with honesty. They connect with the cracks, the lessons, the failures, the victories, and the moments that shaped who you are. Your raw, imperfect, beautifully unique story carries a power that polished performances never will. If you’re waiting until your message is flawless, you’ll spend your life waiting. Someone needs the version of you that exists today, not the imaginary version you’ve convinced yourself you must become. The only reason we’re here is to love, serve, and connect with one another. Your podcast is simply the vehicle. Your voice is the bridge. Don’t let fear keep someone from crossing it. linkwithsean.com
October 7, 202612 min
What If Everything in Your Life Was Preparing You for This Moment?
Motivation: What If Everything You’ve Been Through Was Preparing You for This Moment? The victories weren’t random. The failures weren’t pointless. The heartbreak wasn’t wasted. The setbacks weren’t the end of your story. Every lesson, every disappointment, every unexpected detour has been shaping you into the person you are today. What once felt like pain may actually become the very proof someone else needs to keep going. We often spend years asking, “Why is this happening to me?” when the better question is, “What is this preparing me for?” Your experiences have given you a perspective no one else possesses. Your scars carry wisdom. Your struggles have produced strength. Your story has the power to create hope. Don’t keep waiting for another sign that you’re ready. This moment may be the one your entire life has been leading toward. Step into it with courage. Share your message. Someone else’s breakthrough could be waiting on the other side of your willingness to finally say yes. linkwithsean.com
October 5, 202637 min
Steve Barton – Game of Ten Interview
Steve Spencer Barton is a native to Maine. He is a resident of Westbrook. Steve was born on Labor Day, September 2, 1956. After receiving his BA in business management from The University of Southern Maine, Steve went into the family flower business, Barton’s Flowers of Westbrook. In 1979, When Steve was twenty-three, his father had a major stroke and Steve accepted the position to manage the family business. In 1985, he and his father purchased Harmon’s Flowers of Portland. Merging the two companies to what is now Harmon Floral Company. In November 2007, he and his father sold the company. With an enduring love of business and a strong desire to help people personally and professionally, he began coaching individuals and business owners based on his backgrounds in mindset and company management. Steve is a passionate seeker of truth regarding human behavior and psychology. He is particularly experienced in helping individuals and teams to connect with their innate awareness. He calls this a commonsense approach to what is not all that common. In May 2015, Steve graduated the eight-month intensive coaching program from the Gestalt International Study Center in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, giving him a foundation in the Gestalt model and the Gestalt Core Concepts and Behaviors to work from. In September 2021, Steve graduated from Miracle Minded Coaching with Marianne Williamson and the team at Difference Press, giving him an even wider range of coaching skills to use with his clients. Currently, Steve is the owner of Steve Barton Coaching, which provides coaching for individuals, businesses, and groups. Steve has registered with the United States Trademark Office, a process that he uses in his coaching practice. It is in the format of a psychological game and mindset practice. It is called The Game of Ten ®. His hope is to train others to teach this process to the psychological, coaching, and wellness community. His website is Over the Looking Glass . https://thegameof10.com/ linkwithsean.com
October 2, 202613 min
Can You Have a Saved Soul and a Wasted Life?
Can You Have a Saved Soul and a Wasted Life? It’s a question that deserves an honest answer. What if you’ve accepted God’s gift of salvation, but you’ve buried the gifts He entrusted to you? What if you’ve spent years playing it safe instead of living on purpose? Salvation secures your eternity. Obedience shapes your legacy. Too many people settle for comfort when they were created for calling. They silence the message that could encourage someone else, postpone the dream that was placed in their heart, and convince themselves there will always be more time. One day, we’ll all give an account of how we stewarded what we’ve been given. The greatest regret may not be what we did wrong, but what we never did because fear, comfort, or doubt kept us standing still. Don’t just prepare for heaven. Live in a way that leaves fingerprints on earth. Your life is more than something to preserve. It’s something to invest. The time to answer your calling is today. linkwithsean.com
September 30, 202632 min
Dr Sinclair – Fear Doesn’t Get A Vote Interview
Dr. Sinclair N. Grey III is a transformational global speaker, leadership and mindset strategist, author, preacher, and business trainer committed to helping leaders think clearer, perform stronger, and rise to their next level. Known for his dynamic delivery and practical insights, he equips professionals, entrepreneurs, and organizations with the clarity, confidence, and mindset needed to grow with purpose. Drawing from years of experience in business development, leadership training, and personal transformation work, Dr. Grey helps audiences master communication, elevate their thinking, strengthen their decision-making, and build meaningful relationships that drive success. His approach blends real-world strategy with timeless principles — creating messages that resonate across corporate, educational, nonprofit, and faith-based environments. As the author of seven books — including Fear Doesn’t Get a Vote: How to Overcome Doubt, Jealousy, and Everything That Holds You Back and The ABC’s of Making Business Networking Work For You — he has inspired readers around the world to overcome fear, embrace discipline, and take decisive steps toward their goals. His writing and speaking consistently empower people to rise above doubt, shift their mindset, and lead with intention. Dr. Grey’s influence extends into the media as well. From 2015–2016, he hosted The Sinclair Grey Show on WAEC Love 860 AM in Atlanta, a weekly program dedicated to promoting local businesses and spotlighting entrepreneurial success. This platform strengthened his commitment to helping small business owners grow, connect, and thrive — a mission that continues to shape his work today. A gifted preacher as well, Dr. Grey brings a grounded spiritual perspective to his work, offering encouragement and wisdom without being heavy-handed. His ministry background deepens his ability to connect with diverse audiences, merging faith, purpose, and personal development in ways that strengthen both individuals and communities. Throughout his career, he has created entrepreneurship programs, led community empowerment initiatives, supported youth development, and championed educational opportunities as a former member of the Board of Education in Social Circle, Georgia. His service reflects a lifelong commitment to growth, leadership, and uplifting those he serves. A proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Dr. Grey lives out the fraternity’s values of brotherhood, scholarship, and service through his speaking, coaching, and community leadership. Whether delivering a keynote, facilitating a leadership workshop, preaching to a congregation, or training teams to perform at a higher level, Dr. Grey’s mission is consistent: to help people grow mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and professionally — and to empower them to step confidently into the life and leadership they are called to live. https://sinclairgrey.org/ linkwithsean.com
September 28, 20269 min
Motivation: Are You Ready to Do the Work or Just Dream About the Result?
Motivation Isn’t the Missing Piece. Your Willingness to Do the Work Is. Everyone wants the microphone. Few people want the practice. Everyone wants the audience. Few people want to record episode one when no one is listening. Everyone wants impact. Few people are willing to become the person capable of creating it. That’s the difference. Motivation might get you excited today, but discipline is what builds a message that changes lives tomorrow. The truth is, your future audience doesn’t need another person waiting for the perfect time. They need someone brave enough to begin before they feel completely ready. Every day you delay, someone else is searching for the exact story you’ve been afraid to tell. Your silence doesn’t just cost you opportunities. It may be costing someone else the breakthrough they desperately need. Stop chasing the outcome while avoiding the process. Launch your message. Embrace the work. Your legacy will never be built by intention alone. It is built one uncomfortable step, one courageous conversation, and one faithful decision at a time. linkwithsean.com
September 25, 202634 min
Dr Joy Kong – A Journey of Courage Interview
Dr. Joy Kong is a physician, educator, and innovator who has dedicated her career to advancing ethical and effective regenerative medicine. She earned her medical degree from UCLA and holds board certifications in Psychiatry & Neurology , Addiction Medicine , and Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine . Her work bridges clinical practice and scientific research , empowering patients and practitioners to restore health at the cellular level. Her Philosophy Dr. Kong believes true medicine heals the person, not just the symptom. By pairing evidence-based protocols with compassionate listening, she designs personalized stem cell and peptide therapies that rejuvenate the body and strengthen resilience. Her mission is simple: to help people live longer, stronger, and more vibrantly through the intelligent use of regenerative science. https://joykongmd.com/ linkwithsean.com
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